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The Tools of the Trade
Technology has played a role in warfighting ever since man combined toolmaking with conflict resolution.
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Tactical Radio Program Takes New Course
by Henry S. Kenyon

Major restructuring focuses on reducing risk and meeting goals.
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EUCOM Elevates Interoperability Demonstration to the Next Level
by Maryann Lawlor

As in previous years, Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration 2006 will explore technology trials against a warfighting scenarios backdrop at several sites worldwide. Command envisions building a bridge between promising capabilities and acquisition processes.
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Online Government Auction Benefits Buyers and Sellers
by Rita Boland

FedBid has introduced features such as ePayment to its online reverse auction site to facilitate purchases made by the federal government. Most purchases are for orders under $100,000. Acquisition service’s new features enhance federal purchase power.
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U.S. Recoups Nighttime Primacy
by Clarence A. Robinson Jr.

The Multispectral Adaptive Networked Tactical Imaging System (MANTIS) night vision helmet operates with cameras in three spectral bands, a digital camera, an image fusion capability, inertial navigation and a global positioning system receiver. Fused imagery enables every squad’s soldiers to simultaneously share digital sensor input.
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Dedicated Army Force Speeds Technology to Warfighters
by Robert K. Ackerman

A U.S. Army unit prepares to deploy a Marcbot to examine a possible improvised explosive device in Iraq. The Marcbot system was provided by the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force, which is adapting new technologies to address warfighter needs in real time. Clearing acquisition hurdles brings innovations directly from laboratories.
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Dedicated Army Force Speeds Technology to Warfighters
Educational Foundation
EUCOM Elevates Interoperability Demonstration to the Next Level
How to Submit Material for SIGNAL Connections
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Online Government Auction Benefits Buyers and Sellers
Tactical Radio Program Takes New Course
TechWest Conference Focuses on Defense Capabilities
The Association Advantage
The Tools of the Trade
U.S. Recoups Nighttime Primacy
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